Short-term effects of early-season fire on herbaceous composition, dry matter production and soil fertility in Guinea savanna, Nigeria

• Published in: Archives of biological sciences Vol. 68; no. 1; pp. 7 - 16
• Main Authors: Oyedeji, Stephen, Onuche, Friday, Animasaun, David, Ogunkunle, Clement, Agboola, Oludare, Isichei, Augustine
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2016
• Subjects: dry matter yield; fire; herbaceous composition; savanna; soil nutrients

The ecological impact of fire regimes on plant diversity and soil fertility has become a subject of intense discussion, especially in savannas where recurring incidences are common. This study assessed the short-term effects of early-season fire on herbaceous composition, dry matter yield and soil f...